Engineer III or IV-Data Center Application Electrical Engineer

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Data Center Application Electrical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN to provide early-stage design and technical support across pursuit, design, procurement, construction and commissioning for data center projects.

The role involves supporting the Supply Chain with equipment reviews, standardization efforts, and technical evaluations to ensure project performance objectives are met. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading program-level standards and cross-functional technical decisions.
• Experience supporting pursuits, design development, construction issue resolution, and commissioning/ turnover for critical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP/RFQ requirements and identify technical risks/clarifications.
• Provide application-level engineering support for electrical systems and equipment selection (MV/LV switchgear, generators, UPS, ATS, transformers, busway, PDUs, panelboards).
• Coordinate with designers, commissioning, construction, and vendors to resolve technical issues and field conditions.
• Review single-lines, layouts, sequences of operation, and commissioning tests to ensure alignment with standards.
• Support startup, testing, and turnover activities including submittals validation and factory/site witness testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of substation design for data center projects including equipment specs and grounding.
• Perform ampacity studies for MV cables.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cymcap

Job description

SUMMARY

Engineering at Mortenson is different. Engineering Services is a dedicated in-house engineering organization that supports some of the most complex and impactful projects across North America. Our engineers contribute to a diverse portfolio spanning energy and transmission infrastructure, utility-scale renewable power, battery energy storage, data centers, manufacturing facilities, and other large-scale infrastructure developments. Rather than serving as a traditional consulting firm or performing field construction work, our engineers collaborate closely with project development, design, procurement, and construction teams to provide technical expertise, optimize designs, improve constructability, and solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle. This unique model allows engineers to see the direct impact of their work while enjoying diverse technical opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and the backing of one of the nation's leading builders. If you're looking for a role where technical excellence, innovation, and real-world application come together, Engineering Services offers a unique opportunity to influence projects from concept through completion.

Engine III or IV - Data Center Application Electrical Engineer role is an electrical engineering position within Engineering Services that provides early-stage design creation and technical support to data center projects through pursuit, design phase, procurement, construction and commissioning stages of projects. This position is a technical expert providing support across the lifecycle of data center projects.

This role also supports Mortenson's Supply Chain functions purchasing data center equipment, executing technical reviews for strategic sourcing and standardization of data center equipment (e.g., switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS, panelboards, transformers, and distribution).

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN (preferred) / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX - (remote locations may be considered)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Center Application Electrical Engineer

• Support Data Center pursuits by reviewing RFP/RFQ requirements, identifying technical risks/clarifications, and reviewing equipment and basis-of-design inputs.
• Provide application-level engineering support for data center electrical systems and equipment selection (MV/LV switchgear, generators, UPS, ATS, transformers, busway, PDUs/RPPs, panelboards, grounding/bonding, and protective devices)
• Coordinate with designers, commissioning, construction, and vendors to resolve technical issues, RFIs, and field conditions.
• Review and comment on single-lines, equipment layouts, sequences of operation, short-circuit/coordination study assumptions (as applicable), and commissioning test requirements to ensure alignment with project standards and performance objectives.
• Support startup, testing, and commissioning activities by validating submittals, participating in factory/site witness testing as needed, and assisting with issue resolution through turnover.
• Technical knowledge of substation design and construction for data center projects including physical substation design - equipment specifications, MSG/switchgear, MV ductbanks, conduit, grounding, etc.
• Experience with ampacity studies for MV cables in and outside of duct banks within the software Cymcap.

Supply Chain Technical Reviews

• During the RFP/RFQ phase, review client and program requirements, baseline testing requirements, and applicable standards; provide technical comments; identify potential clarifications, exceptions, or addalternates; and evaluate testing beyond code compliance necessary to manage risk.
• Perform technical reviews of data center electrical equipment submittals (e.g., MV/LV switchgear, generators, UPS, ATS, transformers, PDUs/RPPs, panelboards, busway, breakers/protective devices).
• Partner with Supply Chain to support sourcing decisions through technical evaluations, vendor comparisons, standardization efforts, and definition/maintenance of equipment requirements and templates.
• Review manufacturer submittals against project specifications, drawings, and approved standards (including program/CDE requirements where applicable).
• Identify technical non-compliance, coordination issues, schedule/lead-time impacts, and constructability concerns; document recommended actions and risk items.
• Provide clear written engineering comments and recommendations for project teams and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings with internal teams, designers, vendors, and commissioning partners.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Supply Chain and other operating groups/project teams.
• Communicate engineering findings clearly to non-engineering stakeholders.
• Document assumptions, interpretations, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead program-level standards, equipment strategies, and cross-functional technical decision-making (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commissioning, and vendors).
• Experience supporting pursuits, design development, construction issue resolution, and commissioning/turnover for critical power systems.

Engineer III Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant electrical and/or power engineering experience with significant data center project exposure.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.
  • Eng III - non PE: $98,800 - $116,050 - $133,300
    Eng III - with PE: $108,700 - $127,700 - $146,700

Engineer IV Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant electrical and/or power engineering experience with significant data center project exposure.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.
  • Eng. IV - non PE: $111,400 - $139,250 - $167,100
    Eng IV - with PE: $122,500 - $153,150 - $183,800

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is offered for this position

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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